Figural Maidu Basket Wasco Sally Bags The point on this example

The point on this example is broken

The basket has a pleasing braided rim and is in excellent condition

They were carved in 1995 and are signed and dated on the base

The quill's in the white quill band in the bullseye appears to have been eaten by some critter

he witnessed the split at Oraibi

Figural Maidu Basket Wasco Sally Bags The point on this exampleThis is wild basket with men and women, small horses and large long nosed horses as well as blocks of diamonds. All of the designs are in dark mahogany red, probably redbud. The basket is bowl shaped with bands of red ticking on the rim. This is a most unusual basket and a lot of fun. It will have an impact in a good collection and should make you smile. H. 4 "; D. 8" c. 1920 Sold #8919